Ashley Jacob, MPH

Experience

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  The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Carried out behavioral assessments on children between the ages of 8-18 years with or without diagnoses of ADHD, Autism, OCD, or Tourette Syndrome as part of a longitudinal behavioral and MRI study.

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  Austin Family Psychiatry

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Practice Assistant

  Acted as a liaison between patients and providers to address and/or resolve problems, inquiries, or concerns.Maintained front office operations for alignment with practice values to streamline communication and enhance service. Created and updated patients' electronic health records and verified their insurance before submitting insurance claims.

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  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Evaluate recovery residences in the state of Texas for persons using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as part of their opioid recovery plan. Support Professor Shay in the execution of lesson plans, providing individual attention to student(s) during individual/group sessions, and grade assignments focused on health equity and social determinants of health in a timely manner.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Texas Health and Human Services

  Aug 2022 - now

  Medicaid and CHIP Services Support legislative initiatives related to HHSC & prepare specialized research materials for the 88th Legislative Session.

  • Government Relations Specialist I

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Government Relations Intern

    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023